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Creamy Cilantro Pesto

Recipe by Culinary Connoisseur

Creamy cilantro pesto is great as a topping for chicken, Use it as a dip at your party, pesto pizza or you can use it as it was intended...on pasta or gnocchi. Very yummy and a great way for kids to get in veggies and dairy! it makes your kitchen smell so good,....it reminded me of spring. I hope you enjoy! ***This makes about 3 cups of pesto** **Can also be stored for up to 5 days in refrigerator**

READY IN: 15mins
SERVES: 4-6
YIELD: 3 cups
UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition
  • 1
    bunch cilantro (the large stems cut off near the bottom of the bunch)
  • 1⁄2
    cup walnuts (chopped)
  • 3 -4
    large garlic cloves (whole)
  • 1⁄4
    cup lemon juice
  • 1
    bunch green onion (green parts only)
  • 1⁄4
    teaspoon salt
  • 1
    cup broccoli (about 1 crown,stems removed)
  • 2
    tablespoons basil (dried)
  • 1⁄2
    cup parmesan cheese (ok to use bottled kind for spaghetti)
  • 1⁄2
    cup vegetable oil (can use olive if you want)
  • 3
    tablespoons laughing cow swiss cheese (approximately 3 wedges, individually wrapped soft spread)

DIRECTIONS

  • Put cilantro, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, green onions, and salt in the blender.
  • Blend until formed into a smooth paste.
  • Add Broccoli, Oil and basil, Blend until smooth.
  • Last add Parmesan Cheese and the Swiss cheese. **If at this point the mixture is too thick add more oil and lemon juice a little at a time -- remember a little goes a long way.
  • Pulse on high until it has turned into a creamy consistency.

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